People hoping to get their hands on the in-demand Nintendo Switch are turning to console emulators as the next best thing. However, the Kyoto, Japan-based gaming company doesn't produce an official emulator, and downloading one can wreak havoc on one's computer.

The Federal Trade Commission warns gamers that downloading unofficial emulators can install unwanted programs on their computers, sending out false alerts of software problems that require money to repair. Another emulator scam links to a survey that asks for personal information, sending it to dishonest third parties.